Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

September 30, 2026

176 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Ethel Dubois Smith Fund

Funder: Charity League of Paducah (Kentucky, US)

Mission: The Ethel Dubois Smith Fund is held, managed, and invested by the Ethel Dubois Smith Fund Committee, with charitable distributions made in accordance with the Charity League's Mission Statement.

    Focus Areas

    The fund supports causes aligned with Charity League's mission:
  • Raising funds for Easter Seals West Kentucky
  • Assisting other local non-profits that support the health, welfare and general care of women and children

Geographic Scope

Local non-profits (Paducah/West Kentucky area)

    Eligibility

  • Applicant organization must be a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit
  • Organization's mission must align with Charity League's mission (health, welfare, and general care of women and children)
  • First-time and returning applicants welcome
  • Returning applicants must provide proof of how previous year's donation was used

Award Type

One-time gift - Funds are distributed as a one-time gift each year

    Decision Process

  • Applications reviewed by Ethel Dubois Smith Fund Committee (4 current Charity League members + 3 Associate Advisor members)
  • Committee meets in October each year to propose distribution amounts
  • Amounts voted on and approved by Charity League membership
  • Benefitting organizations notified before end of calendar year

Contact

Email: charityleagueofpaducah@gmail.com

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Deadline: September 30 (annually)

Required Materials

1. Official letterhead letter outlining the requested funding need 2. Organization's mission statement included within the request letter (so committee can assess alignment with Charity League's mission) 3. Supporting documents (optional but encouraged) 4. Proof of previous use (for returning applicants): Organizations that received funding in previous years must provide documentation of how the donation was used

    Submission Instructions

  • Submit application letter to: charityleagueofpaducah@gmail.com
  • Applications must be received by September 30

    Review Timeline

  • October: Committee reviews applications and proposes distribution amounts
  • October: Charity League membership votes on and approves amounts
  • Before end of calendar year: Benefitting organizations notified of awards

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitswomenfamily-serviceschild-welfare

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